5 things to do in Niagara Falls, NY — Saturday, September 5, 2026

1. Whirlpool Day of Fun!

   Community at Whirlpool Day of Fun!, starting 10 a.m.

   Make your way to the Whirlpool Area at Niagara Falls State Park anytime between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM for a variety of fun activities and crafts! Registration

   Details from the organizer

2. 716 Celebrates: Stars, Stripes & Signers

   Festival at Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, starting 2 p.m.

   716 Celebrates: Stars, Stripes & Signers transforms Buffalo’s waterfront into a full two-day patriotic festival experience honoring America’s 250th Anniversary.…

   Details from the organizer

3. The 5th Annual Better Off Read Summer Book Festival

   Community at The 5th Annual Better Off Read Summer Book Festival, starting 11 a.m.

   Join us for this free-to-attend, all-ages, literary festival meant to encourage reading, promote writing, and celebrate storytelling. Explore thousands of

   Details from the organizer

4. Hike Through History

   Community at Hike Through History, starting 2 p.m.

   Discover the important people and events that created and protected our nation’s oldest state park on this guided walk. Registration required.

   Details from the organizer

5. Live Music from the Vineyard with 90 West

   Community at Live Music from the Vineyard with 90 West, starting 3 p.m.

   Enjoy free live music from 90 West in the Bella Rose Vineyard.

   Details from the organizer

Sources

• Official city, county and parks department calendars — Government event calendars for each covered market
• Public library event calendars — Library programming published by local systems
• Convention and visitors bureau calendars — Destination-marketing organizations for each city